Ingredients for Ukrainian Standard Borsch
- Meat
- Cold Water
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium beets (thinly sliced or grated)
- 1 large carrot (chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved)
- 1 small head of cabbage (shredded)
- Tomatoes
- Garlic Clove
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Beet Kvas
- Salt And Pepper
- Fresh Dill
- Sour Cream
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How to Make Ukrainian Standard Borsch
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cover 1 lb lean pork and 4 oz smoked pork with 8 cups cold water.
- Add 2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and skim off any foam.
- Cover and simmer for 90 minutes.
- Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 medium beets (thinly sliced or grated).
- Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until beets are almost tender. If using young beets, add them with the other vegetables in step 7.
- Add 1 large carrot (chopped), 2 medium potatoes (cubed), 2 stalks celery (chopped), and 1 cup green beans (trimmed and halved).
- Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
- If using 1 (15-ounce) can of cooked white beans, add them after the cabbage is cooked to preserve their color.
- Add 1 small head of cabbage (shredded). Cook until tender (about 10-15 minutes). Do not overcook.
- Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 cup tomato juice and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp all-purpose flour with 3 tbsp cold water. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the borsch broth to form a smooth slurry. Stir into the pot.
- (Optional) If you prefer a thinner borsch, omit the flour.
- Add 2 tbsp beet kvass or lemon juice (or other mild acid to taste). The borsch should be pleasantly tart, not sour.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill.
- Before serving, add a dollop of sour cream or heavy cream to each bowl, as desired.
- Serve hot. Leftovers are best without cream; add fresh cream when reheating.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
8g
Carbs
3g
